Republicans

A photo illustration of Donald Trump sinking in blue water and the midterm election map.

AND ANOTHER ONE...

Trump Gets Brutal Reality Check on Hopes of Avoiding Wipeout

The Republican effort to hold the majority slips further despite the president’s barnstorming.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

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BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Trump’s Disgraced AG Pick Accused of Sex Trafficking

The MAGA firebrand is back under the microscope over heinous allegations.

Vic Verbalaitis

President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at the Menard Memorial Sports Center on October 13, 2026 in Wasilla, Alaska. President Trump is in Alaska campaigning for local Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.

RED, WHITE AND BOO

Trump Plays it Safe With Panic Tour Through Red America

The Daily Beast breaks down where the president has been hitting the campaign trail for 2026.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

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PREEMPTIVE PATSY

Trump Eyes Fall Guy Ahead of Looming Midterm Humiliation

The president is already trying to pass the buck with only three weeks left until the midterms.

Vic Verbalaitis

Katie Zacharia photo illustration

STARTING TROUBLE

Trump's New Press Secretary Flees First 14-Minute Briefing

Katie Zacharia’s first appearance at the podium was short-lived.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

A composite of Trump and his TruthSocial post from Oct. 12, 2026 about the Kansas senate race.

Panicked Trump Launches 544-Word Rant to Save MAGA Senator

One senator’s bleeding support is triggering the president.

Sarah Ewall-Wice